Some disturbing reports have concluded that a broad range of chemicals, including over the counter medication and prescriptions drugs, have been found downstream from highly developed urban areas in U…
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New research adds to growing evidence that the risk of developing rectal and colon cancers can be lessened by up to 50% with the regular use of pain relievers. This was the finding of a National Cance…
Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are medicines that you can buy without a prescription. There are two main types of OTC pain relievers available; acetaminophen which is found in medications like …
Both P&G and Teva Pharmaceuticals intend to expand their reach and penetrate developing market, and for this they've partnered to sell over the counter medicines. Their joint venture will incl…
The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) has said in a report that more than 80% of the world's people have insufficient or no access to pain relievers and are thus suffering unnecessarily…
More then $209 billion in annual branded pharmaceutical sales are expected to go off-patent in 2011-2012. Big name prescription drugs including Advair, Viagra, Seroquel, Zyprexa, Symbicort, Singulair,…
With worsening weather conditions leading to more people buying over the counter (OTC) medication for common cold or flu, the American Pharmacists Association (APha) has urged patients to discuss thei…
Although thousands of individuals get prescription drugs from their local GP, many of these individuals have a bad habit of storing them in their medicine cabinets for long term use. This creates an i…
A recent study from John Hsu MD has found a gap in the Medicare Prescription Drugs Program that has failed many individuals living in the United States. Individuals who are currently under the Medicar…
A new campaign has began in the United States encouraging families and households to dispose of unused prescription drugs that may be lying in the medicine cabinet for several years without use. This …